Geraldine Riley

Geraldine Riley obituary

Geraldine Riley

Geraldine Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Geraldine Riley, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born July 6, 1947, in Houston, Texas and passed away October 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Betty (Bone) Stutts; husband, Milton Riley; and brother, Jerry "Pete" Bone.

Geraldine went to Smiley High School in Houston, Texas. She worked as a receptionist at SHECO for 20 years. She loved plants and flowers that she grew, making flower arrangements and doing yard work when she could. Geraldine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always put family first and loved visits from the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Jason Riley and Tyson Riley and wife Trecia; grandson, Brent Riley and wife Kryssa; granddaughter, Reagan Riley Ebert and husband Josh; great grandchildren, Kash, Parker, Tatum, and Everett; and brothers, Billy Stutts and George Stutts and wife Jody; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

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